Transmission Line Engineer

Actalent•Reno, NV

35d•$45 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more. This position falls within the Transmission Line Engineering Department of our organization. The successful engineer will complete projects that support our large utility customer, with minimal direction. The engineer will work with in-house and client engineers, and graphics technicians. The Lead Engineer will oversee a small department of Transmission Line Engineers and will also coordinate, and conduct training to lower level engineers.

Requirements

Four to five years+ of experience in utilities working with Transmission Line Design
Four to five years+ years of experience completing engineering projects from start to finish
Four to five years+ years of experience scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for Transmission Lines projects
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET)
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering (ABET) will count toward years of experience
Work effectively with both internal and external customers, including Project Management, Transmission Line Design, Distribution, Supply Chain and Right-of-Way
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate adherence to project schedule and budget
Advanced understanding of standards and codes such as IEEE, ANSI, NEC and NESC
Possess advanced understanding of equipment, material, ordering, and bills of material for Transmission Line construction
Possess ability to understand interrelationship between transmission systems and component equipment
Stay abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment

Nice To Haves

A PE License is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the engineering and design activities related to Transmission Line Engineering such as engineering analysis and design, route selection, material acquisition, structural and foundation design, and project and construction management
Prepare project construction documents such as: plan and profile drawings; design drawings; engineering, material, and construction specifications; project schedules and bills of material
Develop project design alternatives and corresponding cost estimates
Design new transmission line facilities with voltages ranging between 69 kV and 765 kV
Utilize PLS-CADD to model transmission line design projects.
Attend contractor bid and construction meetings and assist in ensuring that work activities are performed safely and in accordance with plans and established schedules, and in accordance with AEP policies, rules and standards, and in compliance with external regulations
Coordinate effectively with governmental and regulatory agencies and contractors
Provide leadership to facilitate project completion, to train and mentor other engineers, and to develop measurable work area goals and objectives
Function as an engineering project lead for transmission projects
Lead, facilitate, and coordinate work activities of others within the work group, team, department, or external entities to complete transmission projects
Provide training and guidance to lower level employees
Identify and initiate corrective action when transmission line project objectives are not being met
Interpret codes and regulations and develop standards for construction projects
Promote engineering professionalism and standards
Develop, recommend, and implement plans by establishing goals, objectives, and requirements that include all scheduling, resources, and information for complex engineering
Position will require occasional travel for site visits